XGlandularia bipinnatifida - Dakota Mock VervainX

A native to the Americas, this plant is one of about 18 species in the genus. They can be annual or perennials. Positives with the plants are that they are bird attractors, are drought and deer resistant, and are a nectar source. The plants are not unusual to find in open grassy areas, which is where we saw this specimen. Bipinnatifida is the only member of the genus Glandularia in Colorado, according to William Weber (Colorado Flora Eastern Slope).
USES: From the wonderful and interesting website Native American Ethnobotany are these recorded uses: Keres, Western Drug Leaves crushed with rocks and rubbed on snakebites. Infusion of leaves used as a gargle for sore throat. Navajo, Ramah Drug (Panacea) Plant used as "life medicine."Flower